The staff was super friendly and I was able to book tours with them. They offer free coffee and tea in the morning. You are able to refill a 1L of water for only 1 sole.

Martene,
United States of America

A little on the pricey side given how basic the accommodation is. Suitable for a very short stay but not longer than a couple of days. I was able to check in to my room before the allocated check in time. Tours can be booked from the hostel. Within walking distance to everything although Paracas is a small town. WiFi worked well.

Melanie,
Australia

Kitchen is well equipped, they have some nice cats. Also the common areas to relax are great.

Stijn,
Netherlands

The communal areas had great light and hammocks! The kitchen was spacious and plenty of utensils for cooking.

Cass,
Peru

The hostel offer nice rooms and patios where to relax. Filter coffee is available in the morning. The reception also offers tours to the islands and to the national reserve. I booked both of them. I would do again the boat tour, while the national reserve I would rather visit it at my own pace renting a bike

Rob_flying,
Italy

Close to everything. Clean and comfortable rooms.

Joshua,
United States of America

Excellent location, helpful staff and good kitchen facilities.

Sarah,
United Kingdom

- Central location in Paracas
- Reasonably priced

Paul,
United States of America

Kitchen was good, shower was hot, room was spacious, staff were friendly, nice cats. They stored our luggage for a day.

Paracas Backpackers House

“The staff was super friendly and I was able to book tours with them. They offer free coffee and tea in the morning. You are able to refill a 1L of water for only 1 sole.”

Martene
United States of America

“A little on the pricey side given how basic the accommodation is. Suitable for a very short stay but not longer than a couple of days. ”

Melanie
Australia

“Kitchen is well equipped, they have some nice cats. Also the common areas to relax are great.”

Stijn
Netherlands

“The communal areas had great light and hammocks! The kitchen was spacious and plenty of utensils for cooking.”

Cass
Peru

“The hostel offer nice rooms and patios where to relax. Filter coffee is available in the morning. The reception also offers tours to the islands and to the national reserve. I booked both of them. ”

Rob_flying
Italy

“Close to everything. Clean and comfortable rooms.”

Joshua
United States of America

“Excellent location, helpful staff and good kitchen facilities.”

Sarah
United Kingdom

“- Central location in Paracas
- Reasonably priced”

Paul
United States of America

“Kitchen was good, shower was hot, room was spacious, staff were friendly, nice cats. They stored our luggage for a day.”

Andrew
United Kingdom

One of our best sellers in Paracas! Located 350 feet from El Chaco beach, Paracas Backpackers' House features a fully equipped common kitchen, hammocks, and free WiFi access. Paracas History Museum is 30 feet away.

Paracas Backpackers' House features rooms with either private or shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms are made from wood while rooms with private bathrooms are made of brick.

Guests are provided with complimentary coffee, tea and sugar during their stay.

House Rules
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Check-in

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type.
Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free!
All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free!
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Cards accepted at this property

Paracas Backpackers House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Paracas Backpackers House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented.

Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee.

Foreign business travelers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.

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What guests loved the most:

“The staff was super friendly and I was able to book tours with them. They offer free coffee and tea in the morning. You are able to refill a 1L of water for only 1 sole.”

MarteneUnited States of America

“A little on the pricey side given how basic the accommodation is. Suitable for a very short stay but not longer than a couple of days. I was able to check in to my room before the allocated check in time. Tours can be booked from the hostel. Within walking distance to everything although Paracas is a small town. WiFi worked well.”

MelanieAustralia

“Kitchen is well equipped, they have some nice cats. Also the common areas to relax are great.”

StijnNetherlands

“The communal areas had great light and hammocks! The kitchen was spacious and plenty of utensils for cooking.”

CassPeru

“The hostel offer nice rooms and patios where to relax. Filter coffee is available in the morning. The reception also offers tours to the islands and to the national reserve. I booked both of them. I would do again the boat tour, while the national reserve I would rather visit it at my own pace renting a bike”

Rob_flyingItaly

“Close to everything. Clean and comfortable rooms.”

JoshuaUnited States of America

“Excellent location, helpful staff and good kitchen facilities. ”

SarahUnited Kingdom

“- Central location in Paracas
- Reasonably priced”

PaulUnited States of America

“Kitchen was good, shower was hot, room was spacious, staff were friendly, nice cats. They stored our luggage for a day.”

Rooms, especially on top floor get extremely hot and have no ac. Advertised hot water, but was only lukewarm at best, often just cold water for showers.

Great location to anything in paracas you want to see, do, or eat.

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: January 11, 2019

Cora

Canada

3 helpful votes

7.5

“Hostel isn't there to help you just take your money”

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

• Stayed 1 night

The rooms didn't have any air flow; no window, no fan, no AC. We had a really sick guy in our room so it smelt horrible and the staff were reluctant to do anything to help. Had to ask twice for a fan, and they said they'd offer the sick guy a different room but never bothered. The garbages were overflowing in the bathrooms for far too long, they weren't changed until I requested it. The hostel offers a 20 soles shuttle to Huacachina which is WAY over priced and the service was horrendous. They made it seem at reception like that was our only choice to get there (it wasn't).

The beds were comfortable and we were located right near the beach. Having a kitchen was a nice was to save a little money.

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: January 10, 2019

Stephane

Canada

Age group: 55 – 64

8.3

Very Good

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Superior Twin Room

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

No one speaks much English.

Location and price.

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: January 5, 2019

Andrew

Australia

7.5

Good

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Superior Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Very very Noisey until very late.
Loud laughing, drinking, partying until 1am.
The common areas are good but when your room is right next to them please enforce the 10pm excessive noise curfew.

Location, price, rooftop common area.

Stayed in January 2019

Reviewed: January 1, 2019

Mishal

Australia

7.9

Good

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Superior Double Room

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

They don’t offer breakfast and the staff weren’t as friendly as some other places we’ve stayed

Location was great and the hammocks were nice to relax

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 25, 2018

Martene

United States of America

1 helpful vote

9.6

“Good stay in Paracas”

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

It was a bit noisy.

The staff was super friendly and I was able to book tours with them. They offer free coffee and tea in the morning. You are able to refill a 1L of water for only 1 sole.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 24, 2018

Jose

Peru

9.2

“Clean and nice hostal. Staff was nice. Great location.”

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Superior Triple Room

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

There was only one plug in my whole room×

Everything was great.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 19, 2018

Ambra

Italy

Age group: 25 – 34

10

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

the stay was very nice...the owners are very gently and friendly!

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 12, 2018

Anonymous

Germany

8.8

Excellent

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Superior Double Room

• Stayed 4 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

Kitchen sometimes too crowded
Tour to National Reserve is more a restaurant visit, can be done in half of the time

Nice chill out area,
Good wifi
Central location

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Deborah

France

7.9

Good

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

The mattress was terrible. I splet very badly.

Beautiful place! Lot of light sun. Hot shower. Good wifi. Clean.

Stayed in November 2018

Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Keith

Canada

7.5

“Great location, poor room”

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

No window to outside in room. Only window was to hallway.

Location was nice.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Anonymous

United Arab Emirates

1 helpful vote

6.3

Pleasant

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

The 10-bed dorm is not well looked after, and the bathroom for this dorm is broken and dirty.
The other rooms on the lower levels looked much better looked after, and cleaner.

Friendly staff and well located.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Melanie

Australia

1 helpful vote

7.1

“Basic Accommodation Suitable for a Short Stay”

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 1 night

Bathrooms need to be cleaned more regularly given the large number of people that use them. Curtains are thin which let light in very early, so not the best choice for light sleepers.

A little on the pricey side given how basic the accommodation is. Suitable for a very short stay but not longer than a couple of days. I was able to check in to my room before the allocated check in time. Tours can be booked from the hostel. Within walking distance to everything although Paracas is a small town. WiFi worked well.

Stayed in December 2018

Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Rose

France

9.6

Exceptional

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Single Bed in 10-Bed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

• Stayed 1 night

• Submitted from a mobile device

Manuel! And all the rest :-D

Stayed in December 2018

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